Backdoor.Win32.Seed

Backdoor.Win32.Seed is the definition of a backdoor Trojan. Its first known detection goes back to February 7th, 2005, according to Securelist (Kaspersky Labs).[1] Meanwhile, there are several variants of this malware, that do not self-replicate (Non-A.I.).

Backdoor.Win32.Seed is spread manually, often under the premise that the .exe file is something beneficial. Distribution channels include IRC, peer-to-peer networks, newsgroup postings and e-mails.[1][2][3]

Other aliases

References
  1. Backdoor.Win32.Seed.11 - Securelist
  2. Backdoor:Win32/Seed.A
  3. Backdoor.Win32.Seed.a - Securelist
  4. RDN/Generic BackDoor!6084233B2830 - Malware - McAfee Labs Threat Center
  5. Viruslist.com - Backdoor.Win32.Seed.11 Archived 2014-07-14 at the Wayback Machine
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